V applications should be submitted on-line
v applicants will likely have to work with their “DZP” reference number (e.g. DBN8157/2011/DZP) when lodging the “ZSP” application on-line.
V applicants are informed that there isn’t any demand to visit a police station to put in an application for a Police Clearance Certificate as that will be done electronically at the Visa Facilitation Services Centers (“VFS“) when they come for their interviews/appointments.
v The turnaround time to procedure “ZSP” applications is eight (8) weeks from the exact date of the interview. The “ZSP” will enable permit holders to reside, work, conduct business, study and fiscally transact in South Africa for the length of the permit. The “ZSP” is going to be issued valid until 31 December 2017.
V After submitting the application online, applicants will likely be given an appointment date from 01 November 2014 to submit supporting and biometrics files at the VFS Centers who are designated.
Vfs centers are the following designated
v Durban: 91-123 Cowey Road, Essenwood